K.Renganathan v. The Management Of

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 28.11.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU W.P.(MD)No.34356 of 2025 K.Renganathan

...Petitioner

Vs.

The Management of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Trichy Region, Rep by its General Manager, Trichy.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to pay the petitioner the amount payable towards the encashment of 135 days of earned leaves, surrendered by him in the years before his retirement, either based on his monthly wages of the respective months of surrender of those earned leaves, together with 18% interest p.a. from the respective due dates or based on the monthly wages payable on the month of his retirement, together with 18% interest from the date of his retirement, within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Arunachalam For Respondent : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed by a retired employee of the respondent Transport Corporation, seeking a Mandamus for disbursement of the surrender leave salary along with interest.

2. Though the petitioner has retired from service on 31.03.2024, the surrender leave salary has not been disbursed to the writ petitioner, despite giving representation to the respondents on 27.10.2025, for disbursing the said benefits. Since the representation has not been considered, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. Learned counsel for the petitioner would restrict his claim of interest at the rate of 6% per annum.

4. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondent. 2/4

5. Considering the above said facts, the respondent herein is directed to release the eligible surrender leave salary to the writ petitioner along with interest at the rate of 6% per annum, from the due date till the date of disbursement, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. With the above said direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

28.11.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes Sn To:

The General Manager, The Management of Tamilnadu State Transport Corporation (Kumbakonam) Ltd., Trichy Region, Trichy.

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K.KUMARESH BABU , J.

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